Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Criminal Lawyers
“Frank did the court hearing part, and was able to communicate clearly and convincingly, leading the court to the right decision, which is never a given, ever, and more so when it's ambiguous”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Boston, MA
24 firms listed · all 24 in Boston · 11 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 31, 2026
Simons Law Office
“He took the time to understand my situation, kept me informed and handled everything with real professionalism.”
Law Offices of Brett Levy
“He helped me understand and handle my ticket properly and guided me through the whole process.”
Dakota Martin Law
“He was always calm, cool and collected and made me feel reassured at times where I was extremely anxious and scared.”
Gioia Law
“Gioia is a very professional, detailed and knowledgeable attorney of the criminal justice system.”
Rakhlin Law
“Irv was able to help me in my situation and got me the best possible outcome.”
The 24 firms listed for Boston, MA defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Boston, MA
All 24 firms we list here are in Boston itself. We have 66 firms in Boston on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,409 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 11 are open around the clock and 14 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (4), criminal defense (3), sex crimes (3), violent crimes (3) and clerk magistrate hearings (2). 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 21 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 11 offer urgent consultations and 10 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 22 publish a contact page and 12 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Are criminal law firms listed for Boston open on Saturdays or Sundays?
14 of the 24 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
The Law Office of Rosemary C. Scapicchio
“As a black woman raising a black son, I am grateful to see it's people like her who are fighting the corruption of those who took an oath to protect us!”
The Law Office of Matthew J. Kidd & Associates
“Matthew was patient and wanted to hear all the details after which he gave me a shot without demanding big upfront retainer which is how all the other lawyers operate (and this wasn't feasible for me and many others).”
Markey Law Partners - Restraining Order Lawyers
“Talya is a very strong, very intelligent young lawyer and while I hope I don't need to hire a lawyer anytime soon if I do I would feel very confident walking into another courtroom with her.”
Law Office of Matthew W Peterson
“Commend them on their professionalism, deep knowledge & experience, kindness, responsiveness, efficiency and overall concern for their clients.”
Da Silva Law Group
“If you are looking for an attorney who truly cares and will fight for you with compassion and determination, Michelle is the one you want by your side.”
Coughlin Law
“I highly recommend Chris Coughlin to anyone looking for a lawyer who genuinely cares about his clients and gets the job done.”
Koufman Law Group
“Very quick with updates, checking in, responding, and answering any questions that I had regarding my partners case.”
Law Offices of Steven J. Topazio
“He took the time to listen, understood the context (including cultural differences that contributed to my decision in the moment), and explained my options clearly”
Criminal Defense Attorney Michelle L. Hubbard
“Everyone in that office made me feel like I was the most important client they had”
Lowney Law
“Was in accident and got really messed up they took care of all of it and got me compensation”
Susan M. Rayburn, Attorney at Law, Criminal Defense Boston
“If you are looking for a great attorney who will listen to you and work hard on your behalf, I would definitely recommend contacting Attorney Rayburn!”
Rubin Pomerleau
“Excellent Immigration attorneys who have argued in front of the United States Supreme Court; highly recommend their services”
Carney, Gaudet & Carney
“He had novel ideas about the law and constantly challenged the State Attorney.”
Charles W. Rankin
“Best lawyer I've seen in action very impressive”
Keegan Law
“Joseph Keegan is an outstanding attorney, his experience on the MBTA and Quincy Police and as a US Army combat veteran provides a unique "behind the scenes" perspective that not every lawyer has.”
Davis Law Firm
“Despite the challenges and surprises, they aided me in not only getting me a favorable outcome, but also helped me get documents I needed in the subsequent probate court case I had to handle afterwards.”
Carlson Law Offices
“Paul is overall an outstanding attorney and I highly recommend him.”
Barison Law
“He is a very professional attorney who works very hard to discuss matters before presenting it to the court.”
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